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As most of my riding is done in the Western NC mountains I had not used the 5 th and 6 th gear yet till yesterday.
I took my 2014 on the Interstates for a 130 mile trip (bike only had 422 miles on it ).
This gave me a chance to use the 6th gear ,at 75 mph the refs dropped about 250 going from 5 to 6.
AS the wind noise was greater than the engine noise any way (I do wear earplugs) I could not really hear much difference ,
The bike still pulled well in 6 th gear but to ME the 6 speed was not really needed, I do like the gear indicator but not the less visible indicator lights in the different location.
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I would think the rpms would drop more like 400 rpms.
Edit: found this in another thread
(03-29-2014 07:56 PM)avsbezzy Wrote:
(03-29-2014 07:44 PM)JetA Wrote:
Just picked up a new CB1100 Deluxe. Here are some preliminary RPM data:
65mph/ 5th gear/ 3400RPM
65mph/ 6th gear/ 3000RPM
Congrats JetA,
After 200 miles, some on interstate, i confirm the 400 rpm difference between 5th and 6th.
I was turning about 3300 at 70 mph.
I find the gearbox very well suited for city use.
Enjoy your bike!
Yes I agree the indicator lights stink during the daytime, too small, too low, too hard to see
I'm using 6 th more and more these days. I was using it only over 60 mph. Now I am using it down to 50 mph. I think using it more has upped my mileage about 4 mpg.
Not much chance to run 75 mph in the areas I usually ride in. Taking a trip on it down into central Kentucky this fall, which might require some freeway work to get there. Speed limit there is 70 so running 75 should not be a problem.
I also don't think 6 th is " necessary", just nice to have along with the revised instrumentation. Love the gear indicator.
Found this report too that I did in a thread called Awesome Day
Awesome day
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RE: Awesome day
um..its like 3200 at 70 in 6th.... 3700 in 5th somewhere around there. not sure at 60..under 3000 in 6th I think
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RE: Awesome day
It's a blink under 3k. Something like 2900 and change.
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Perhaps my weight and the wind might explain the only 250 rpm drop .
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(07-10-2014, 11:19 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: Perhaps my weight and the wind might explain the only 250 rpm drop .
I would think RPM is fixed at any given speed and gear, regardless of load or other conditions.
Certainly fuel usage would vary, but not RPM.
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(07-10-2014, 11:19 PM)Houtman_imp Wrote: Perhaps my weight and the wind might explain the only 250 rpm drop .
As just stated, gear ratios and RPM are fixed for any given speed on a bike with a manual tranny.
Getting an accurate reading from an analog uncalibrated/unverified tachometer can be difficult at times.
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Gumby, aren't our meters digital (but with an analog display)? I wouldn't think a true analog dial would be able to fully flex like it does when you turn on the bike.
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(07-10-2014, 11:54 PM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Gumby, aren't our meters digital (but with an analog display)? I wouldn't think a true analog dial would be able to fully flex like it does when you turn on the bike.
As soon as you have a mechanical needle displaying the RPM it becomes analog. The tiny motor rotating the needle very well may be fed a digital signal, but unless the Tach has been calibrated, you have no idea how accurate the needle readout may be.
Even 'digital' LCD or LED Tachs need to be calibrated to verify accuracy. The term "digital" may imply accuracy, but it does not guaranty it
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Well, I guess it depends on who the rider is and how they ride. I use 6th gear all the time, but then the land around here is fairly flat with only rolling hills.
I weigh 195 for what that's worth.
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Rocky I was used to the 5 speed on my 13, and when I got my 14 I rode it just like the 13 and reserved 6 th gear for freeway work. I find myself using 6 th more and more for just riding around.
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(07-11-2014, 12:08 AM)Gumby 1100_imp Wrote: (07-10-2014, 11:54 PM)shdwghst457_imp Wrote: Gumby, aren't our meters digital (but with an analog display)? I wouldn't think a true analog dial would be able to fully flex like it does when you turn on the bike.
As soon as you have a mechanical needle displaying the RPM it becomes analog. The tiny motor rotating the needle very well may be fed a digital signal, but unless the Tach has been calibrated, you have no idea how accurate the needle readout may be.
Even 'digital' LCD or LED Tachs need to be calibrated to verify accuracy. The term "digital" may imply accuracy, but it does not guaranty it
As soon as you have a mechanical needle displaying the RPM it becomes analog. The tiny motor rotating the needle very well may be fed a digital signal, but unless the Tach has been calibrated, you have no idea how accurate the needle readout may be.
Even 'digital' LCD or LED Tachs need to be calibrated to verify accuracy. The term "digital" may imply accuracy, but it does not guaranty it
I figured it was like the headlights on my car; they do a full range swivel upon vehicle start, which in theory could be a form of calibration. Who knows.
